Luanne Van Werven is a Republican who represented Washington's 42nd Legislative District, Position 1 as a State Representative from 2015 until her tenure ended, serving constituents in areas including Lynden. She is a conservative politician affiliated with the Washington State Republican Party , Washington Eagle Forum , Secretary of State Election Advisory Committee, Whatcom County Youth Advisory Committee, and First Reformed Church. Notable positions include her role as the lead Republican on certain committees, and she was the lone Republican vote in favor of amending policing and use of force laws.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bellevue College, Bellevue .
• Political Experience: Elected State Representative for District 42, Position 1 in 2015; re-elected in subsequent cycles including 2020 primaries and generals; incumbent during her service with a documented 2020 voting record.